Ragnar Lodbrok may be the most famous Viking in history. Yet since information about his life is sparse, and his legend sometimes takes on almost mythical details, it can be difficult to separate...
Category: Vikings
The Vikings were Norse people who have a rich and fascinating history. With roots primarily in southern Scandinavia, they raided some countries, and traded with others, in order to build wealth and...
The Viking era may be the most well-known period of Scandinavian history because so many people are interested in the Norse raiders from Northern Europe. But where did the Vikings come from? Were...
Were the Vikings unusually big people? Many people are curious about the Vikings due in part to how they are depicted in popular culture in the 21st century. Modern stories often depict Vikings as...
The stereotypical image of a Viking, thanks in part to depictions of them in popular culture, is that they had white or light-colored skin and blonde, or sometimes brown, hair. But did all of the...
15 Facts About Viking Women: Raiding, Marriage, Divorce, Rights, and More
Scandinavian women of the Viking era are among the most fascinating people in European history. The depiction of Viking women in 21st-century popular culture has led to a lot of questions about them....